Chiefs

July 28, 2010

ESPN's "Outside the Lines" reviewed health department inspection reports for food and beverage outlets at all 107 North American arenas and stadiums that were home to Major League Baseball, National Football League, National Hockey League and National Basketball Association teams in 2009. At 30 of the venues (28 percent), more than half of the concession stands or restaurants had been cited for at least one "critical" or "major" health violation. Such violations pose a risk for foodborne illnesses that can make someone sick, or, in extreme cases, become fatal.

ScoreboardGourmet surely sees the theoretical value in inspections but the public needs to understand there are many different categories of violation, some not particularly severe. The public also needs to understand that home kitchens are generally way more ripe for problems than restaurant kitchens. Really. That said, this article nicely points out inconsistencies in inspections reporting (inspecting Chicago ballparks on non-game days). And, let's also remember the grossness of all food that been in someone else's hands. Oh yes I'm talking about you, local supermarket deli guy who never changes his gloves.

November 05, 2007

there's a note on the Gatorade Fridge in the Arrowhead Stadium Clubhouse (players only, I think, but still fun to mention). the note says:For every 1lb you lose during practice, you must drink 20oz of water or gatorade minimum.there's a chart that says: 3lbs = 60oz and there's a picture of 3 bottles, which is hilarious in many ways.

October 16, 2007

What happens when Rod Gardner goes with Dwayne Bowe to pick up breakfast for Eddie Kennison? Yes I'm still talking about Hard Knocks.Actually, the question is: what happens when Rod Gardner returns with Dwayne Bowe from picking up breakfast for Eddie Kennison?

Here's the Kennison quote: "Cracker Barrel, the pecan pancakes? You kidding me? Those are the best
pancakes in the world. So, have to get my pecan pancakes and he's gonna
have to get them for me every Saturday morning from here on out."

I'm dying to know if Bowe still gets the pancakes for injured Kennison?

October 13, 2007

The Chiefs newest concept, the Club on the Courtyard, is located on the beautiful patio of the Arrowhead Club. Guests will enjoy a great atmosphere and an impressive buffet prepared by Ivy Award winning Levy Restaurants. The area will accommodate just six parties thus increasing the exclusiveness of your game day experience. Following the excellent tailgate guests can enjoy the game from their Club Level Seats. (This is the first time club seats have been offered for groups). After the game they can relax in the Arrowhead Club and watch the next game, or wait for the traffic to clear.

Each group will receive:

Pre-game tailgate with comfortable patio furnishings

Club Level tickets and parking

An all inclusive food and beverage package entitling you to enjoy great culinary selections from a classic private buffet. Beverages include soft drinks, tea, beer and a specialty drink.

yes I took this directly from the KC site...it's somewhat funny AND informative...

Want a place where you and your guests can enjoy an elite, all inclusive pre-game experi-ence? Then the VIP
Tailgate is the place for you. You can entertain in style and create a memory your guests or clients will long
remember. Then you can step out of the Tailgate into your stadium seats which are in far better locations than
have been available for purchase for a number of years.

The VIP Tailgate is located adjacent to the stadium just yards from your seats in a tempered 17,000 square foot,
carpeted specialty tent. More than a tent, the VIP Tailgate is like an enter-tainment village complete with its
own patio area and on-site kitchen to assure the freshest of food. It is designed to make your game day enjoyable
and hassle free.

Special entertainment including live bands, big screen televisions and appearances by the Chiefs Cheerleaders, KC
Wolf, and former players

Option to purchase Field Level seating

Option to purchase Red Reserved parking

Give away items for every guest at each game

The Investment:
$665 for the Season (one of the lowest price in the NFL for this type of game day fun).

Single Game Pricing:
$68 per game for VIP Tailgate Members and $79 per game for Non-Members (the lowest price in the NFL for this type of
all inclusive game day fun). To reserve your spot, contact Kristin Helmink, 816-920-4505 or
khelmink@chiefs.nfl.com. Call today to be a part of this great Tailgate
experience in 2007!

October 10, 2007

TFMJ, as I have mentioned in the past, likes to keep the TiVo full, which means we often watch shows months after they air because we can't keep up. Case in point: Hard Knocks (the KC Chiefs Training Camp show). Last year we enjoyed Hey Rookie, but that's another story. Anyhoo, we recently watched an episode of Hard Knocks in which Defensive Tackle Tank Tyler hops into a golf cart sort of thing and heads for the cornfield behind the practice field. His plan was to pick some corn to bring home. Unfortunately the farmers beat him to it: the field was empty (cleared?) when he and the camera arrived. a corn-picking-DT, what's more Scoreboard Gourmet than that?